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Used Blohm Surface and Profile Grinding Machines for Sale

Resell CNC is your Simple. Reliable. and Trusted.® source for used Blohm surface and profile grinding machines — including precision flat grinders, creep feed grinders, profile grinders, 5-axis combination grinding centers, broach grinders, and tool-and-die specialty grinders. We carry Blohm models across the full product line, from the PLANOMAT XT and PLANOMAT HP universal surface and profile grinders, the production-focused PROFIMAT XT, MT, MC, and RT creep-feed and traveling-column grinders, and the 5-axis PROKOS XT combination grinding center, through the ORBIT tool-and-die series and the REDLINE S compact grinders, plus legacy HFS, Hanseat, BLOHM 818, PLANOMAT 412, and PROFIMAT 307 models.

BLOHM was founded in 1924 in Hamburg, Germany, by Robert Blohm, originally as a factory for measuring instruments and apparatus construction. Across its 100-year history the company has developed legendary products including the 1937 WURI II machine tool, the 1948 ball-guideway flat grinder, and the 1993 PLANOMAT platform that defined modern surface and profile grinding. BLOHM was acquired by Körber AG in 1993 as part of the Körber Schleifring group, which was renamed the UNITED GRINDING Group in 2013; the BLOHM and JUNG brands merged into Blohm Jung GmbH in 2008. Today BLOHM operates a development and production facility in Hamburg and a technology and service center in Göppingen, with more than 15,000 machines delivered worldwide. As part of UNITED GRINDING's Surface and Profile technology group (alongside Mägerle and Jung), BLOHM is supported in North America by UNITED GRINDING North America in Miamisburg, Ohio, providing sales, service, parts, applications support, training, and machine rebuilds for customers across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

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Blohm PLANOMAT & PROFIMAT Surface and Profile Grinders

The Blohm PLANOMAT range is the company's universal surface and profile grinding platform, available in six grinding ranges from 400 x 800 mm to 600 x 2,000 mm with grinding spindle drives from 15 to 24.5 kW. The current PLANOMAT XT (latest generation) and the widely-deployed PLANOMAT HP (predecessor) both run BLOHM EasyProfile control on Siemens 840D solution line hardware. The PROFIMAT family covers creep feed and production work: PROFIMAT MT for high-volume creep feed grinding, PROFIMAT MC for compact traveling-column applications, PROFIMAT RT for large-lot batch production, and PROFIMAT XT for profile grinding with optimized rigidity and dynamics.

Blohm PROKOS XT, ORBIT & Specialty Grinders

The PROKOS XT is Blohm's 5-axis surface and profile grinding center, capable of milling, drilling, and ATC operations on workpieces alongside grinding, with up to 24 tool positions for tools to 300 mm in diameter. The ORBIT series is a dedicated tool-and-die grinder with quick-start reciprocate grinding programs and the ability to switch between CNC and conventional modes. The REDLINE S compact surface grinder uses EasyTOUCH or eco control variants for entry-level production work. The PLANOMAT also offers a broaching configuration for turbine, steering, and aerospace broach grinding.


Founded	1924, Hamburg, Germany (Robert Blohm)
Headquarters	Hamburg, Germany (development & production); Göppingen, Germany (service center)
Parent Group	UNITED GRINDING Group, Surface & Profile technology group (with Mägerle and Jung); merged with Jung in 2008 as Blohm Jung GmbH
US Operations	UNITED GRINDING North America, Miamisburg, Ohio (sales, service, parts, training, rebuilds)
Best Known For	Surface and profile grinding, creep feed grinding, broach grinding, tool-and-die grinders, 5-axis combination grinding centers
Popular Models	PLANOMAT XT, PLANOMAT HP, PROFIMAT MT, PROFIMAT MC, PROFIMAT RT, PROFIMAT XT, PROKOS XT, ORBIT, REDLINE S; legacy HFS-9, Hanseat 75, BLOHM 818, PLANOMAT 412, PROFIMAT 307
CNC Controls	Siemens 840D solution line with proprietary BLOHM EasyProfile interface; GripsProfile profiling software (PLANOMAT)
Industries Served	Aerospace & turbine, automotive, tool & die, bearings, hydraulic, linear guideways, general mechanical engineering

What to Look for When Buying a Used Blohm

Verify the spindle and motion system. Blohm grinding spindles range from 15 kW on smaller PLANOMAT machines to 24.5 kW or higher on production PROFIMAT and PROKOS platforms. Test spindle runout, listen for bearing noise across the speed range, and check thermal stability after warm-up. Inspect precision linear guideways, 1-micron linear scales, AC servo drives, and ball screws for backlash.

Test the magnetic chuck, dressing system, and coolant filtration. Check the chuck face for wear, scoring, or demagnetization. Cycle through dressing attachments (rotary diamond, tilting profile, circumferential) and inspect diamond inserts. Coolant filtration is critical on Blohm machines because of high metal removal rates, so inspect the filter unit, oil mist extractor, and coolant tank.

Confirm Siemens 840D and BLOHM EasyProfile control state. Most current Blohm machines run a Siemens 840D solution line CNC with the proprietary BLOHM EasyProfile interface. Confirm the control is operational, all axes calibrate cleanly, and any EasyProfile or GripsProfile upgrade packages are licensed and transferable. On PROKOS XT, verify rotary or trunnion axes, ATC tool stations, and milling-spindle accessories.

Blohm Surface and Profile Grinding Series

PLANOMAT XT & PLANOMAT HP (Universal Surface & Profile)

The PLANOMAT family is Blohm's universal surface and profile platform, available in six grinding ranges from 400 x 800 mm to 600 x 2,000 mm with spindle drives from 15 to 24.5 kW. The current PLANOMAT XT offers higher axis speeds, greater acceleration, and increased rigidity over the predecessor PLANOMAT HP; both run BLOHM EasyProfile control. A PLANOMAT XT ESSENTIAL variant covers smaller workpieces. The PLANOMAT also supports a broaching configuration for turbine, steering, and aerospace broach grinding.

PROFIMAT MT, MC, RT & XT (Production & Creep Feed)

The PROFIMAT MT is Blohm's high-volume creep feed platform for turbine blade and aerospace work. The PROFIMAT MC is a compact traveling-column grinder (approximately 2,000 mm wide). The PROFIMAT RT handles large-lot batch production. The PROFIMAT XT is the latest generation with optimized rigidity and dynamics. All PROFIMAT models share BLOHM EasyProfile control and dressing systems.

PROKOS XT (5-Axis Combination Grinding Center)

The PROKOS XT is Blohm's 5-axis surface and profile grinding center, combining grinding with milling and drilling in a single setup. It supports up to 24 ATC tool positions for tools to 300 mm in diameter, ideal for complex turbine, aerospace, and tool-and-die work.

Blohm Specialty & Legacy Machines

ORBIT & REDLINE S (Tool, Die & Compact Production)

The ORBIT series is a dedicated tool-and-die specialist running BLOHM EasyProfile on Siemens 840D, with quick-start reciprocate grinding and CNC-to-conventional mode switching. The REDLINE S is a compact surface grinder with EasyTOUCH or eco control variants. Both share Blohm's pre-loaded anti-friction guideways.

Legacy Blohm Surface Grinders

Legacy Blohm machines on the used market include the HFS-9 and HFS-6 horizontal surface grinders, the Hanseat 75, the BLOHM 818, the older PLANOMAT 412 and PLANOMAT CNC, and the PROFIMAT 307. Many run earlier Siemens 840D variants or pre-EasyProfile controls. Parts and support remain available through UNITED GRINDING North America.

How to Sell Your Used Blohm

Blohm machines hold strong resale value due to the brand's century-long reputation, a global installed base of over 15,000 machines, and ongoing OEM support through UNITED GRINDING North America. The PLANOMAT HP and XT, PROFIMAT MC and RT, and PROKOS XT are in particularly high demand on the secondary market.

Resell CNC buys used Blohm machines, every model and generation, nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Used Blohm Machines

Are used Blohm grinding machines reliable?

Yes. Blohm has been building surface and profile grinding machines in Hamburg since 1924, with over 15,000 machines delivered worldwide. Pre-loaded anti-friction guideways, precision linear scales, and modular gray cast iron construction hold accuracy over many years of production. Parts and rebuilds are supported through UNITED GRINDING North America in Miamisburg, Ohio.

What CNC control does Blohm use?

Most current Blohm machines run a Siemens 840D solution line CNC with the proprietary BLOHM EasyProfile touchscreen interface developed by Blohm Jung in cooperation with Siemens. The PLANOMAT also supports GripsProfile software for grinding wheel contour profiling. Older machines use earlier Siemens 840D variants or legacy controls.

What should I inspect before buying a used Blohm?

Focus on the grinding spindle (runout, bearings, thermal stability), precision linear guideways and 1-micron scales, magnetic chuck condition, dressing attachments, and coolant filtration. Verify the Siemens 840D / BLOHM EasyProfile control is operational and software licenses transfer. On PROKOS XT, verify 5-axis function and ATC.

Which Blohm models hold their value best?

The PLANOMAT HP, PLANOMAT XT, PROFIMAT MC, PROFIMAT RT, and PROKOS XT hold the strongest residual values. Legacy HFS, Hanseat, and PLANOMAT 412 retain value for shops needing manual or semi-automatic surface grinding. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.

What is the difference between PLANOMAT and PROFIMAT?

The PLANOMAT is Blohm's universal surface and profile platform, versatile across single-piece and batch work in six standard sizes. The PROFIMAT is the production family with creep feed (MT), compact traveling-column (MC), and large-batch (RT) variants for higher volume and tighter cycle times. Both share BLOHM EasyProfile control.

Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Blohm machines?

Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options to help your business acquire the equipment it needs. Call (844) 478-8181 for terms.

How do I sell my used Blohm?

Call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every Blohm model nationwide. Free appraisal in 24 hours.